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10 Jun 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council, as the buying organisation, has overseen the completion of a contracting process titled "Little Minds in Mind" within the health and social work services industry category. This initiative aims to provide specialised intervention services for parents dealing with mild to moderate perinatal mental health difficulties and bonding issues, alongside training for the wider workforce in Infant Mental Health. The contract, valued at £786,041.67, falls under a service procurement category and has been facilitated through a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The announcement of the intention to award was made on 10th June 2026, and it marks the beginning of the standstill period. This project is set in Newcastle Upon Tyne (region UKC22) and complies with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health service provision, particularly those focusing on mental health and perinatal support services. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality, innovative healthcare solutions, emphasising integration, social value, and reducing health inequalities, are likely to benefit from engaging with such public procurement opportunities. The procurement process utilises a direct award, favouring suppliers already meeting robust service standards, like Children North East, the identified supplier in this case. Businesses that can demonstrate similar capabilities and compliance with PSR criteria could forge ongoing partnerships with local authorities, leading to sustainable business growth within the public healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Little Minds in Mind

Notice Description

Provision of specialist intervention service for parents experiencing mild to moderate perinatal mental health difficulties and problems with attachment and bonding with their baby, as well as wider workforce training in Infant Mental Health

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of specialist intervention service for parents experiencing mild to moderate perinatal mental health difficulties and problems with attachment and bonding with their baby, as well as wider workforce training in Infant Mental Health. This Contract will be awarded under direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) It will be awarded to an existing provider.

Options: Modifications as permissible under PSR

Procurement Information

This is a permisable direct award under PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054747-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£786,041 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILDREN NORTH EAST

Further Information

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